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Debapriya Subhadarshan Behera, Nihar Ranjan Kar
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10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00658 
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Debapriya Subhadarshan Behera1*, Nihar Ranjan Kar2
1Research Scholar, School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar.
2Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar.
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Volume - 18,
Issue - 9,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Natural plant products are becoming increasingly popular due to the growing disease. Urtica dioica belongs to family Urticaceae commonly known as stinging nettle, is a perennial herb with a rich history of traditional medicinal use that is now supported by growing scientific interest. This unassuming plant is a veritable treasure trove of bioactive compounds, including saponins, phytosterols, flavonoids, proteins, tannins, and amino acids. This complex phytochemical profile underpins the plant's diverse pharmacological actions. Beyond its traditional applications, contemporary research has unveiled the potential of nettle as a potent antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory agent. Its immunomodulatory, analgesic, hepatoprotective, antiviral, anti-hypertensive, and even anticancer properties have captured the attention of the scientific community. As such, nettle stands as a promising candidate for the development of novel therapeutic interventions. The current review summarizes information about the Photochemistry and therapeutic activities of U.dioica.
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Debapriya Subhadarshan Behera, Nihar Ranjan Kar. A Systematic Review on Phytoconstituents and Therapeutic activites of Urtica dioica. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(9):4583-8. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00658
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Debapriya Subhadarshan Behera, Nihar Ranjan Kar. A Systematic Review on Phytoconstituents and Therapeutic activites of Urtica dioica. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(9):4583-8. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00658 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-18-9-78
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